8 Awesome Espresso Cocktail Recipes

When coffee and alcohol join forces, it’s a match made in heaven!, so here are 8 cocktail recipes that combine espresso, liquor and even liqueur for a cup of pure indulgence.

Nothing beats a nice hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning. Or as a pick-me-up mid-morning. Or right after lunch. Or as an opulent finish after dinner. It’s probably fair to say that coffee is good any time. And when you add some spirits into the mix, it makes coffee even more joyful than you ever imagined.

1. Patron Royal Coffee Cocktail
On the roster for the ingredients of this cocktail recipe, you’ll find dark chocolate liqueur, champagne and Patron XO Café. Although it sounds unusual indeed, the mix of coffee and tequila go surprisingly well together. Garnished with cocoa powder and coffee beans, it looks as decadent as it tastes.

2. Chocolate Espresso Martini
Here’s a low calorie option that your guests will never suspect is a light version based on the rich flavor. It features Kahlua and vodka, but what makes it lighter is the use of skim milk and Canderel, making this sweet indulgence ideal even for the most health conscious.

3. Gaelic Coffee Syllabub
This one is like taking all the best flavors of the UK and swirling them together. The creaminess of a traditional syllabub mixed in with the strength of coffee and whiskey give you the most sublime blend of sweet and hard all in one mouthful.

4. Godiva Chocolate Coffee Liqueur
With “Godiva” in the name, you know this cocktail recipe is going to be liquid love in a glass, don’t you? You simply cannot go wrong with any drink that calls for Godiva Chocolate Liqueur. And although it is adorned with whipped cream and shaved chocolate, don’t let that sweet visage fool you. It packs quite a wallop with Patron XO Café in there too. Serve this for dessert for the win.

5. Pumpkin Spiced Irish Coffee
Make a chilly night warmer with this loveable concoction that features everyone’s favourite, pumpkin spice, mixed with vodka, espresso and cream. This one is easy to make vegan too, by simply using vegan cream which will no doubt impress your friends with dietary restrictions.

6. Coffee and Maple Martini
After a heavy meal, this light espresso cocktail recipe will be sure to delight. Coconut milk, maple syrup and coffee-infused vodka mingle together under a garnish of coffee beans for a wonderfully sweet finish.

8. Raspberry Truffle Cocktail
Raspberry always give such a royal feeling, taking something basic and elevating it to the upper echelon. Raspberry liqueur and coffee liqueur unite under a gorgeous blanket of whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an absolutely elegant finish to your evening.